2009 Volkswagen GTI Base

Exterior Features

• Rear Trunk/Liftgate: Liftgate
• Rear Spoiler
• Front Bumper Color: Body-Color
• Mirror Color: Body-Color
• Door Handle Color: Body-Color
• Rear Bumper Color: Body-Color
• Exhaust: Dual Tip

Comfort Features

• Floor Mat Material: Carpet
• Dash Trim: Simulated Alloy
• Shift Knob Trim: Leather
• Center Console Trim: Simulated Alloy
• Armrests: Rear Center Folding With Storage And Pass-Thru
• Steering Wheel Trim: Leather
• Door Trim: Simulated Alloy
• Interior Accents: Aluminum
• Floor Mats: Rear
• Parking Brake Trim: Leather
• Floor Mats: Front
• Foot Pedal Trim: Aluminum

Air Conditioning

• Front Air Conditioning Zones: Single
• Rear Vents: Second Row
• Front Air Conditioning
• Air Filtration

Convenience Features

• Cupholders: Front
• Steering Wheel: Tilt And Telescopic
• Center Console: Front Console With Storage
• Power Outlet(s): 12V Cargo Area
• One-Touch Windows: 2
• Cargo Cover: Hard
• Reading Lights: Front
• Power Steering: Variable/Speed-proportional
• Cargo Area Light
• Cruise Control
• Multi-Function Remote: Keyless Entry
• Steering Wheel Mounted Controls: Audio
• Vanity Mirrors: Dual Illuminating
• Power Outlet(s): 12V Front
• Steering Wheel Mounted Controls: Phone
• Steering Wheel Mounted Controls: Paddle Shifter
• Storage: Front Seatback
• Storage: Grocery Bag Holder
• Storage: Organizer
• Storage: Cargo Tie-Down Anchors And Hooks
• Storage: Door Pockets
• Cupholders: Rear
• Multi-Function Remote: Trunk Release

Suspension

• Front Suspension Classification: Independent
• Rear Suspension Classification: Independent
• Front Struts: MacPherson
• Rear Suspension Type: Multi-Link
• Rear Spring Type: Coil
• Front Stabilizer Bar
• Rear Stabilizer Bar
• Front Spring Type: Coil
• Front Suspension Type: Lower Control Arms
• Rear Shock Type: Gas
• Front Shock Type: Gas

Brakes

• Rear Brake Type: Disc
• Front Brake Type: Ventilated Disc
• Braking Assist
• Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
• ABS: 4-Wheel

Stability and Traction

• Stability Control
• Traction Control

Audio System

• Antenna Type: Diversity
• In-Dash CD: 6 Disc
• In-Dash CD: MP3 Playback
• Total Speakers: 10
• Radio: AM/FM
• Speed Sensitive Volume Control
• Satellite Radio: SiriusXM

Instrumentation

• Warnings And Reminders: Lamp Failure
• Warnings And Reminders: Low Oil Pressure
• Warnings And Reminders: Coolant Temperature Warning
• Gauge: Tachometer
• Compass
• External Temperature Display
• Warnings And Reminders: Low Fuel Level
• Trip Odometer

Lights

• Daytime Running Lights
• Front Fog Lights
• Headlights: HID/Xenon
• Headlights: Self-Leveling

Tires and Rims

• Spare Tire Size: Temporary
• Tire Type: All Season
• Wheel Locks: Front And Rear
• Spare Tire Mount Location: Inside
• Spare Wheel Type: Steel
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Windows

• Rear Wiper: Intermittent
• Front Wipers: Intermittent
• Window Defogger: Rear
• Heated Windshield Washer Jets
• Power Windows: Remotely Operated

Safety

• Child Seat Anchors
• Active Head Restraints: Dual Front
• Child Safety Door Locks
• First Aid Kit

Airbags

• Airbag Deactivation: Occupant Sensing Passenger
• Side Airbags: Front
• Front Airbags: Dual
• Side Curtain Airbags: Front
• Side Curtain Airbags: Rear

Mirrors

• Side Mirrors: Driver Side Only Heated
• Side Mirrors: Integrated Turn Signals
• Side Mirror Adjustments: Power
• Side Mirrors: Heated

Security

• Anti-Theft System: Alarm
• Anti-Theft System: Vehicle Immobilizer
• Power Door Locks

Seats

• Driver Seat Manual Adjustments: Height
• Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments: Height
• Passenger Seat: Heated
• Driver Seat: Heated
• Rear Headrests: 3
• Driver Seat Manual Adjustments: 8
• Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments: 8
• Rear Seat Folding: Split
• Front Headrests: 2
• Upholstery: Cloth
• Rear Seat Type: Bench
• Driver Seat Manual Adjustments: Lumbar
• Rear Headrests: Adjustable
• Front Headrests: Adjustable
• Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments: Lumbar
• Front Seat Type: Sport Bucket

Seatbelts

• Rear Seatbelts: Center 3-Point
• Seatbelt Pretensioners: Front
• Seatbelt Force Limiters: Front

Like the original "hot hatch," the 2009 GTI serves as Volkswagen's shining example of what affordable, sporty performance looks and acts like.

The heart of GTI's performance comes from a turbocharged engine that produces 200 horsepower and 207 lb.-ft. of torque. When combined with a standard six-speed manual transmission, it takes the GTI from 0-60 mph in 7.2 seconds.

Beneath the 2009 GTI is a fully independent, sports-tuned suspension that's been lowered by 15-mm, which enhances overall dynamics and cornering agility. Large disc brakes are nestled behind 17-inch alloy wheels and are showcased via red-painted calipers.

The GTI is a driver's car with handling precision enabled via new electro-mechanical power rack-and-pinion steering system tuned to ensure extremely good on-center feel, confident straight-line and exceptional responsiveness to inputs that results in a connected-to-the-road feel.

The GTI is distinguishable by its large, black honeycomb grille with a defining red strip outlining the radiator portion. Distinctive bumpers, widened black sill panels and darkened headlight housings all add to the exterior appearance. Low-profile summer performance tires are standard.

The 2009 GTI has a three-spoke steering wheel, with aluminum trim, covered with perforated leather for a perfect grip. Aluminum also is highlighted on the gearshift knob, the trim inserts and the pedal cluster.